Free, Accessible Mental Health Resources
Strongest Families Institute:
Online programming is available for adults affected by anxiety and depression through the Strongest Families. Institute’s eight-week ICAN program, which provides virtual evidence-based, bilingual coaching services to individuals dealing with mild to moderate mental health issues. Services focus on developing skills to overcome anxiety, depression and stress, as well as strategies to cope with major life stressors. One-on-one or group-based telephone coaching and self-directed web-based programming options are available. Individuals can self-refer to the program by calling toll-free 1-866-470-7111 or https://login.strongestfamilies.com/signup/ican/page/1/
CBTm: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program:
Manitobans can develop skills to improve their mental health through a five-week mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBTm) program. The locally developed program Incorporates principles of mindfulness to help participants reduce stress, anger, fatigue, sleep problems and negative health outcomes, while building skills to cope better with stressful situations. Participants can opt for facilitator-led classes led by a trained clinician over, Zoom or a web-based self-guided course. For more information on the program or to self-refer, visit https://cbtm.ca/
Wellness Together Canada:
Virtual support for mental-health and substance-use issues is available through Wellness Together Canada including immediate crisis support, evidence-based information and tools, peer support and one-on-one sessions with a counsellor via phone, text or live chat. The free service is available 24-7. For more information, visit https://wellnesstogether.ca
Mental Health Resources by Region:
Local mental health and addictions organizations continue to provide services and supports in person, on the phone or through virtual mechanisms. For information on local crisis and non-crisis mental-health services available by region, visit www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/crisis.html
Manitoba Addictions Helpline:
As well, the Manitoba Addictions Helpline for individuals dealing with alcohol, drug, and gambling issues continues to be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Toll-free at 1-855-662-6605. More information is available online. http://mbaddictionhelp.ca
Manitoba (211.ca)
211 Connects you to thousands of community-based services available across the province. Need assistance in Manitoba? Find programs & services near you. Help with basic needs. Support for newcomers. Find social services. Mental health, Addictions. https://mb.211.ca
National Suicide Crisis Helpline:
The Public Health Agency of Canada has worked closely with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to help ensure that people in Canada are able to call and text 9-8-8, a new three-digit number for suicide prevention support from anywhere across Canada, at any time of day or night.
Community Mental Health Crisis Services:
Contact an ACCESS worker: 1-888-310-4593
main hub – Call 1-888-617-7715
Steinbach – Call 1-204-326-9276
Portage La Prairie – Call 1-204-857-6369
Winkler – Call – 1-204-325-9700
Or attend your local emergency department for immediate assistance.
Provincial Crisis Resources:
Manitoba Suicide Line: 1-877-435-7170
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565
Klinic Crisis Line: 1-888-322-3019
Manitoba Farm, Rural and Northern Support Services: 1-866-367-3276 www.supportline.ca
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868
Healing Centres
Manitoba Métis Federation Sixties Scoop Wellness Centre
Our programs and services focus on repatriation, mental/emotional support, and cultural programming. The Wellness Centre is there to help you and your families by providing access to support, information and resources. You are not alone!
https://www.mmfsixtiesscoop.ca/wellness-centre
Toll Free: 1-877-595-2194
Phone: 431-317-3366
Email: sixties.scoop@mmf.mb.ca
West Region Tribal Health
https://www.westregiontribalhealth.com/copy-of-home-community-care
Phone: 204-622-9400
Toll Free: 1-866-385-9400
Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre
https://ahwc.ca/irs/
Toll Free: 1-866-280-8809
Phone: 204-925-1204
Anish Corporation
https://www.anishcorp.ca/irs-thrivers-group
Toll Free: 1-866-640-5441
Indian Residential Schools Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
Southeast Resource Development Council
http://serdc.mb.ca/programs-and-services/health-services
Phone: 204-956-7500
Cree Nation Tribal Health – Indian Residential School Program
http://www.tribalhealth.ca/
Toll Free: 1-800-665-8539
Phone: (204) 627-1540
Cross Lake Band – IRS Healing Program
http://www.crosslakeband.ca/
John Paupanekis: 431-230-3512
Hedley Scott: 204-676-5100
Sonia Spence: 431-230-4811
Delores Spence: 431-230-2070
Keewatin Tribal Council
http://www.ktc.ca/
Toll Free: 1-800-665-6212 Ext. 7257
Phone: (204) 677-0384
St. Theresa Point
http://www.stpfirstnation.com/health-authority
Phone: (204) 462-2838
Sagkeeng First Nation IRS Wellness Centre
Call lines and Other Resources
Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) – Mental Health Support Line for Red River Métis Residential School Survivors
https://www.mmf.mb.ca/mental-health-resources
One current mental health support is a telephone line that provides citizen access to Metis counsellors and resources.
7 am to 11 pm daily
Mental Health Telephone Service: 1-833-390-1041 Ext. 1
Manitoba Inuit Association
https://www.manitobainuit.ca/
204-77-INUIT (204-774-6848)
KAMATSIAQTUT HELP LINE
Kamatsiaqtut Help Line provides free, anonymous, and confidential telephone counselling for northerners in crisis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services are available in English, and may be available in French and Inuktitut.
Toll Free: 1 (800) 265-3333
In Iqaluit: 1 (867) 979-3333
HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELP LINE
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers free, confidential, culturally competent counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If asked, counsellors can work with you to identify follow-up services. Services are available in English and French, and in Inuktitut upon request.
Toll Free: 1 (855) 242-3310
Live chat: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
https://nctr.ca/
If you are a Survivor and need emotional support, a national crisis line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: Residential School Survivor Support Line: 1-866-925-4419
Emotional, cultural and professional support services are also available to Survivors and their families through the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program. Services can be accessed on an individual, family or group basis: Manitoba: 1-866-818-3505
Klinic Crisis Line
The Klinic Crisis Line provides free and confidential counselling, support and referrals for people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, are in crisis or are struggling to cope.
The Klinic Crisis Line can be accessed at 204-786-8686 or toll-free at 1-888-322-3019.
Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line
This phone line is for individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings, who are concerned about a loved one or who are impacted by a suicide loss or suicide attempt. This crisis line can be accessed at 1-877-HELP170 (1-877-435-7170).
